The Best Man Wedding Planner: The Other Jobs

The best mans speeches isn’t the only thing the Best Man does in a wedding. Make sure you check with the couple to be sure on exactly what you’re expected to do. You don’t want to be surprised with having to drive if you’ve already hit the open bar. A lot of the Best Man’s duties take place well before the wedding. As a very prominent figure in the Groom’s life, it’s up to you to be the best source of moral support he can find without having to buy a self help book.

Your most important job, however, is to just provide a good source of moral support for the Groom. Even though weddings are supposed to be blissful and relaxed, they can be overwhelming. So sometimes you need to be a Best Friend before the Best Man. You want to provide a good system of reinforcement for your Groom and help make his special day even better. The wedding planning process will also give you a good opportunity to find material for your best man speech.

One of the pre-wedding responsibilities you may have is picking a date for the actual wedding. Weddings are generally on weekends, as they are easier for people with jobs, but a weekday wedding isn’t out of the question. Make sure your plans are made with sufficient time for out-of-state relatives to get plane tickets and time off work.

If the Bride and Groom have already decided on a location for the wedding, make sure you have a physical address available for people who aren’t local. If the Bride and Groom have a someone special in mind that they want to perform the service, be sure to talk to him in advance to see when he is available, or look around for a clergyman that is available on the wedding date.

If you are in charge of getting the Groom to the wedding location, make sure you are there at least an hour before the designated time. This will eliminate any last minute panic and careless mistakes. You definitely do not want the Groom to be late to his own wedding. You know his wife would never let him live that down. So protect your Groom and get him there on time! And don’t forget to practice for your big best man speeches.